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University of Kentucky · 1 month ago

Researcher - Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Faculty

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level

The University of Kentucky is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in neurotrauma research at the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center. Candidates will focus on traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, developing and sustaining an externally funded research program that complements the Center’s strengths in neurotrauma.

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Responsibilities

Develop and sustain an externally funded research program that complements and enhances the Center’s strengths in neurotrauma
Conduct research focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI)
Engage in mechanistic or translational research in metabolism, autonomic systems, glia, inflammation, neural repair, plasticity, regeneration, chronic recovery, or post-traumatic epilepsy

Qualification

Ph.D.M.D.Neurotrauma researchExtramural fundingMechanistic researchTranslational research

Required

Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and are expected to develop and sustain an externally funded research program that complements and enhances the Center's strengths in neurotrauma

Preferred

prior success with training or foundation awards (e.g., F30, F31, F32, AHA ) is desirable

Benefits

Competitive start-up funds and appropriate laboratory space will be provided.
SCoBIRC benefits from a long-standing commitment by the University of Kentucky and the Commonwealth of Kentucky to translational research in TBI and SCI, offering exceptional resources and a highly collaborative environment.

Company

University of Kentucky

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The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.36M
2022-12-07Grant· $0.36M

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Angela Martin
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